Love On A Leash is a wonderful place to take your dog for solid, effective training. Sheli Rhodes…read moreis a patient trainer who clearly understands the mind of a dog. The best training we received in our classes was on what we needed to do differently to best communicate what we needed from our dog. Sheli always takes the time to address special concerns with you, loves talking with you after training sessions and is very direct, positive and reassuring throughout the entire training process. Best of all, Sheli hasn't forgotten that a dog is an animal and some of the greatest joys in being a pet owner come from just allowing your dog to be a dog. I highly recommend a few basic classes at Love On A Leash to hep both you and your dog find the right line of communication for a happy relationship.

Tricia with CVCA is fantastic! I've quickly seen a change in my dog after working with Tricia. My…read morepup is becoming much calmer when seeing other dogs on our walks. I'm a dog-walker so I'm familiar with dog behavior. Tricia sees the tiniest cues that I miss. These tiny cues make all the difference!

TL;DR: HIRE HER. She's AMAZING…read more Our little beagle was rescued from a puppy mill that was raising him sell to a lab. The mill was shut down due to animal abuse. Since our pup had spent his entire life living in a kennel (and didn't know about grass, cars, walks, toys, peanut butter--anything!), we had our work cut out for us. And we're first-time dog owners, to boot. Tricia was recommended to us after I posted on a community Reddit page. She promised to be our one-stop shop for dog help, and she's more than lived up to her promise. Not only did she help us potty-train our one-year-old pup and teach him basic commands, but she's helped us with everything from figuring out doggy daycare, grooming, pet supplies, etc. We see her once a week at our house or at a public place and also answers tons of questions from us via text/email in between sessions. Not only is Tricia great with our pup (he ADORES her), but she's great with us, too. She's super professional and prompt, and is helping us gain confidence as new dog owners. I'd highly recommend her to anyone (and have already recommended her to several friends!).

This place is much more than doggy day care. My friend has a horse (okay really large dog) that is…read morebeing trained as a special needs dog. This facility has spacious grounds to allow dogs to roam outside. There is also inside space. When dogs are being trained to assist, they are taken out in public to get used to every day situations. There are various packages you can purchase for your pet. Training sessions cost more. My friend's dog recognizes the building. He is happy just seeing it. When you pick up your pet, a staff member brings your dog out on a leash and greets you.

We started taking our Great Pyrenees/Central Asian Shepherd mix to socialization and training…read moreclasses when she was a puppy about 11 months ago. We wouldn't have been nearly as successful with raising a well-behaved dog without positive paws! Our dog loves it there and it's great knowing she's in good hands while we're at work.

Ralph was amazing with our dog. Despite his wealth of knowledge and years of experience he made…read moreeach lesson with our puppy very digestible. He gave in depth tutorials behind each of the exercises we did. Not just showing us how to perform the exercise but also why we do it. The behavior of our puppy after training was exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommend.

My dog was difficult to control on walks and would run towards cars and pedestrians. After the…read morefirst training session our dog began to improve and walks were much calmer. He gave us good insight into out dog's motivations and suggestions for further training. Training was well worth the investment.

Devon and team are professional, kind, and compassionate even with the shyest of puppies. I highly…read morerecommend the Canine Campus team!

My pup only stayed here a few times for daycare but the staff were very communicative and…read moreaccomodating. They definitely know about dog body language and how to appropriately give rest breaks to dogs. Thanks for your care of my nervous GSD!

I've trained 2 large breed, intact males through Jack. His methods of training have allowed me to…read moreown and handle 2 awesome dogs have the ability to protect my home or hang out with little children at the park. If your looking to hand your leash to a man and have a magic trick done, this is not it. He takes time and pleasure in instructing you as the owner to train your dog. This course takes patience and self discipline along with the participation from those in your family. By taking this course you are utilizing over 50 of Canine expertise and literally 1000s of dogs successfully trained from all walks of life and behavior issues. The community he has built with previous handlers and trainers makes for a great way to meet new people and socialize your dog amongst friends. Highly recommend.

I started training with Jack because my miniature Australian shepherd would not walk on a leash and…read morewas aggressive towards people when in my truck. Within 1 session we went from a dog that would collapse immediately when you hooked up the leash to a dog that heels on leash and off leash. Jack has been a godsend.

Our family highly recommends Controlled K9! We adopted our boy Mortimer last year after he had been…read moreliving as a stray, and we were really struggling when he came home with basic manners, reactivity, and having him settle in with our other dog. We ended up sending both of our boys for a six-week board and train with Kelia. It seemed to only make sense to send both dogs so they would have the same baseline training. Kelia was amazing! She kept us informed just about every day with videos and texts so we could see that the boys were happy and making progress. When Kelia brought the boys home, she spent a few hours with us, showing all the commands and techniques that she taught them, so we had a seamless transition. The "place" command alone has been lifechanging. (Although as you can see in the picture, they sometimes refuse to use separate mats, LOL.) We use the command before we feed them, initially when guests come by, and when we just need them to settle down a bit. It has reduced the stress and chaos in our house tenfold, and we actually can see the boys relax when they know they have a place to go and chill out. Kelia also gave us the tools to make leash walking and general obedience so much more successful. There are a lot of options out there for training. What set Controlled K9 apart for us was (1) our boys lived with Kelia, her family, and her dogs during training - they were not staying in a kennel and were in a real-life, loving environment, and (2) the promise of lifetime, free follow-up support. The boys have been home now for about 3 months. The training has stuck, and we feel like we really have the tools we need to make life pleasant for all of us, including the boys. Kelia has also proactively checked in to make sure things are going well, provided tips on the best way to reinforce training, and has responded quickly when we have follow-up questions, including offering a visit. Over three months later, we are still completely satisfied with the training and support provided by Controlled K9 and Kelia, and we would use them again in a heartbeat.

We worked with Julie to have our 10mo old Australian Shepherd trained. The entire process was very…read moresmooth, from the consultation to training, to the transition home. We spent a lot of time reviewing our goals together and our trainer followed through with the plan that we set together. She stayed in constant contact with transparent updates about the puppy's progress and answered any questions we had. Given the puppy's breed and determination, she required quite a bit of foundational training. Since returning home, she's a pro on the leash (complete transformation). Walks are far more enjoyable - no more barking, pulling, lunging towards moving vehicles, and now has a peaceful relationship with the mail box and trash can. Another high priority was addressing the puppy's reactiveness to our child - puppy is now able to follow my lead during potentially chaotic interactions. Overall our program length was 6 weeks long and completely worth it. We are thrilled to have these foundations instilled by a professional who also cares for the dog. Highly recommend!

HORRIBLE PUPPY MILL So sad to see all these goldens in need…read moreof homes You had to pay 5.00 to see them. I cried when we left. Such a beautiful breed treated this way and they just keep breeding MORE

Gap View Ranch and Kennel is a place that I thought only existed in my dreams. I do not know of…read moreanywhere else I can play with over 35 Golden Retriever puppies at once. They frolic outside happily playing on a ranch. I heard they are soon making a little pond for the puppies to play in so you can join them and swim with them (don't quote me on that though). As a JMU student I learned that the secret to getting A's on finals was to take a chill day to pet some pups. All of their dogs are up for adoption! I would love to get one someday. The pups are popular so make sure you get on the waiting list if you want one. Also, you can just visit if you make an appointment online and donate 5 dollars (CASH) or more when you visit the ranch. **You can not visit without an appointment so call ahead first!**